Daisy Merich Obituary

Merich, Daisy

Daisy Merich (nee Dopudja), age 96, of Lansing Illinois passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Milan Merich, son Ted Merich, parents Jovo and Janja Dopudja as well as siblings Leva Solaya, Ann Vukobratovich Clark, and Dan Dopudja. Loving mother of Janice (Mike) Jaksich, Doreen, and Melanie (the late Dan) Spellens. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Aaliya Bokhari) Jaksich, Danella (Dan) Krauleidis, Joseph Jaksich and Ted Merich Jr. Adored greatgrandmother of Aydin and Jude Bokhari Jaksich. Daisy is survived by sisters-in-law Helen Dopudja and Emily Sertich as well as many dear nieces, nephews, Kumovi, and friends. Daisy will be remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and community as well as her loving nature and sweet soul. She was a dedicated member of her church singing club, the S.S.S. Sloboda, and the women's Circle of Serbian Sisters Knjeginja Zorka. She was a long standing member of the Serbian National Federation Lodge # 25 and was honored as SNF person of the year in 1994. Together as empty nesters Daisy and Milan were volunteers at Munster Community Hospital. At various times she served as President and Treasurer of the Munster Community Hospital Women's Auxiliary Board. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Daisy's memory to the ALS Foundation, Alzheimer's Association, S.S.S. Sloboda singing club or Lifeline Chicago. A 40 day memorial service (parastos) will be held on April 21, 2024 at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing, Illinois. We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Hartsfield Rehab and Long Term Care Center staff employees in Munster, Indiana for the awesome care they provided to our mom.

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